By Olokuta Rofiat
Veteran golfer Kwadiri Kwaga Yusuf has emerged overall net champion of the 2025 Tukur Yusuf Buratai International Golf Resort and Country Club (TYB-IGRCC), Independence Tournament, triumphing over more than 400 participants in the prestigious competition.
Yusuf, a former Managing Director of the Nigerian Agricultural Insurance Corporation (NAIC), posted a gross score of 80 and a net 67 off a handicap of 16.
Speaking after his victory, he credited focus and determination for the win, noting that although he initially registered under the veterans’ category, he was moved to the regular draw, a change he embraced and converted into success.
The keenly contested tournament produced several other winners across categories.
In the men’s handicap 21-28 division, D. Dilli clinched the net title while S. S. Jiya won the gross.
Rueben Egughe took the net in the men’s handicap 6-12 category, with Gabriel Godwin securing the gross.
In the ladies’ event, Justina Gideon emerged gross winner, while Jennifer Shaapera claimed the net prize. Babajide Ashebu and Timothy Mike also recorded victories in their respective divisions.
The week-long tournament, which coincided with Nigeria’s 65th Independence anniversary, not only celebrated golfing excellence but also honoured serving and retired Nigerian Army officers, reinforcing the values of unity, patriotism, and sportsmanship.
